Retrowagon Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Well 9 hr drive and I've got a massive big smiley face Quote
Brian Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 You can't leave it at that. I take you've changed your boat. Retrowagon 1 Quote
Brian Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 I saw "Soon to be changed", That's why I said "I take it you've changed your boat" We want to know what it is. Quote
Jim Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Soon to change ? By eck lad - - - that's a funny name for a boat ! You told me at the meeting what was afoot. I'll leave you to spill the beans when you're ready. Jim Quote
Retrowagon Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Posted July 8, 2014 Well guys after much deliberation and thinking I decided to get rid of "My Newt" She was just to small for me as I'm such a big lad. So having seen one for sale/swap in the for sale section, I sent an email and got one back this has gone on for 4 or 5 days. The end result is I have a new boat hence big smiley face ...... :0) Just need to work out how to put the pics up lol Quote
Retrowagon Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Posted July 8, 2014 Looks like my children approve Hooky 1 Quote
Jim Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Click on the " more reply options " bottom right. you'll then see options to add pictures. Retrowagon 1 Quote
Jim Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 How big is the engine ? It looks a bit small to me. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Well done on the new to you boat and the loading of pictures Retrowagon 1 Quote
Hooky Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 How big is the engine ? It looks a bit small to me. Na, perfect ! Don't forget he has a Seagull as a auxiliary so looking forward to our deep sea mid channel wrecking trip, ! Quote
fisherman1055 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 good news hope you have lot of fun in her as well as the kids lots of kit to buy see you on the water what is her name? Tony Quote
Coddy Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 good news what is her name? Tony Looking at the pictures Willow Wind is the current name Have to spill loads of falling down water if you change the name! Quote
Retrowagon Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Posted July 8, 2014 How big is the engine ? It looks a bit small to me. Yes now there lies a slight problem .... I've kept my 40hp mariner off of my old boat to fit on the new one.... However the boat requires a long shaft, and yes you've guessed it, my engine is a short shaft On the plus side the man I did the deal with, has let me borrow the 25 HP which wasn't included in the sale, but was on the boat for a month while I get mine sorted(converted to LS) or source a long shaft motor of some description . So you are right Jim Quote
Rob Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Converted - doubt it could be viable unless you find a scrapped LS. As the lower cowling / exhaust etc will be wrong. Then the drive shaft in the g/box will be too short! Quote
Rob Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 What's ya budget? http://www.billhigham.co.uk/buy_used_outboard_439.html Retrowagon 1 Quote
Rob Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 http://m.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Boat-engines/mariner-40elo/29863 Quote
Retrowagon Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Posted July 8, 2014 What's ya budget? http://www.billhigham.co.uk/buy_used_outboard_439.html Was just looking for this man on google :0) Quote
Rob Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 http://m.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Outboard-Petrol-for-sale/mercury-outboard-50-hp-power-trim-long-shaft-2005-2-stroke/32353 Quote
Coddy Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Be wary of these people as their prices can be steep for older models! Quote
Retrowagon Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Posted July 8, 2014 Need to find maybe a person to swap there longshaft outboard for my SS outboard Quote
Retrowagon Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Posted July 10, 2014 Busy day today fitting fishfinder and speedo And sorting out the wiring well spaghetti junction. Also got out the gps to fit but was only able to mock up the unit. But all in all a good day. More tomorrow and the weekend then off to Cobbs Monday for a couple of months. charlieannear 1 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.